Major Village Celebrations: “The Great War” 100 years on: 10th-11th November 2018

Saturday 10th November – A Night of Edwardian Music Hall & Remembrance Let’s celebrate the ending of the Great War in Style, and remember those who allowed us to thrive . Edwardian Cavalcade by Little Pixie Productions, an award-winning theatre company Period Dress optional, but preferred Memorial Hall Venue 175 7 for 7:30 pm Full …

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Probably the BEST Open Gardens in Leicestershire – Monday 27th August 2018

Packington Village Gardens Open Day – Probably the BEST Open Gardens in Leicestershire – Major Village Event on Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August 2018 from 2pm to 7pm. Admission is by passport to 12 gardens, Adults £4.00, Accompanied children FREE. Passports available on the day from Packington village Car Park on Measham Road – LE65 …

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Major Village Event – Party in the Park – THIS Saturday 7th July 2018

Party in the Park – this Saturday 7th July 2018 from 6-11pm Programme FROM 1pm  set up Gazebos 6.00  pm Start 6.30 Children’s games 7.30 Live music to Ollie Mellor 8.00 Announcements and thank you’s 8.15 Live Music to Ollie Mellor 8.45 Disco and dancing away to sun set 11.00 Finish Reminders There is a …

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Cancelled! Ashby 20 – not this year, Alas – due Severe Weather.

Cancelled! due Severe Weather Warning Race HQ, Friday Afternoon:  Due to the SEVERE WEATHER WARNING, the Aldi “Ashby 20“, a 20-mile road running race organised by our local Ivanhoe Runners, will not now be held this Sunday 18th March 2018. About 1,500 runners were due to take part, and there were to be road closures …

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Aldi Ashby 20 – Road race through Packington Sunday 18 March 2018 – Road Closures

The Aldi “Ashby 20“, a 20-mile road running race organised by our local Ivanhoe Runners, will be held on Sunday 18th March 2018, starting at 10am. About 1,500 runners will take part, and there are road closures for safety, for a likely maximum period from about 8am to about 3pm, but possibly until 5pm. Full …

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BIG Packington Charity Breakfast – Saturday 3rd March 2018

Big Breakfast 2018 – Major Village Event Saturday 3rd March 2018 – 9am to 1pm Come along to Venue 175 – the new name for the main Packington Memorial Hall Venue – and enjoy the “Packington Breakfast”. Choice of all your favourite ingredients £ 7 Children’s version, and filled baps, also available  £ 3.50. This …

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Major Village Event – Starlight Carols

Starlight Carols at the Bull & Lion Salvation Army brass band is coming on Thursday 21st December 2017 at 7 pm to hold a Starlight Carols evening outside the Bull and Lion. . The village pub and the village church invite you to wrap up warm, bring a torch or lantern and join in festive …

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